Permits and Licenses

Business Permits

Every business operating in the city limits of Maurice must have the proper licenses and permits. Licenses and permits are obtained through Maurice City Hall located at 405 Lastie Ave., Maurice, LA 70555. The following is contact information for obtaining proper business licenses and permits:

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    Building Permits

    If you are planning to build or purchase and renovate a building, you will need a building permit and your plans will need to be submitted to Maurice City Hall and then approved by Primeaux, Touchet Associates.

    CONTACT

    Building Permits issued by appointment only
    Maurice City Hall – 337-893-6406
    Nichole Bonin, Permit Tech.

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    Occupational License

    If within the City Limits, you need to obtain a Town of Maurice Occupational License.

    CONTACT

    Maurice City Hall – 337-893-6406
    Nichole Bonin, Assistant Clerk

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    Alcohol License and a State Permit.

    If you are planning on selling alcohol, you will need a Town of Maurice Alcohol License and a State Permit.

    CONTACT

    Maurice City Hall – 337-893-6406
    Nichole Bonin, Assistant Clerk

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    Food Related Businesses

    Firms engaged in handling, processing, packaging and warehousing of food should contact the City and State Departments of Health

    CONTACT

    Vermilion Parish Health Unit
    2501 Charity Street
    Abbeville, LA 70510
    337-893-1443

    Department of Health and Hospitals provides additional information on their website for new businesses.

    http://www.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/page/632/n/228

    Certain other local permits may be needed, depending on the type of business. When you register for your occupational license, be sure to ask what permits are required.

    Setting Up Utilities

    The following are contact information for various utility providers in Maurice. From electricity to gas, water, waste management, and internet services, you’ll find what you need right here. Explore our list to connect with providers, establish services, and keep your business running smoothly.

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      Utilities

      Water & Sewage
      CONTACT
      Maurice City Hall – 337-893-6406
      Claire Meche, Utility Clerk

      GAS

      CONTACT
      CenterPoint Energy
      Customer Account Set Up—800-477-0177

      Electricity
      CONTACT
      Entergy
      Customer Account Set Up—800-368-3749
      Loss of Power–800-968-8243

       

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      Telephone and Internet Service Providers

      AT & T
      (800) 288-2020

      COX Communications
      (337) 893-3376

       

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      Trash Services

      Waste Connections
      (Contracted by VPPJ)
      (337) 873-3986

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      General Meetings

      Meetings are held every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:00PM. Agendas are posted at our municipal building and at the Maurice post office. Minutes are published in the Abbeville Meridional, the Maurice Meeting Room, and the Maurice Post Office.

      Notice is hereby given pursuant to Article 7, Section 23( C ) of the Louisiana Constitution
      and R.S. 47:1705(B) that a public hearing of the Town of Maurice will be held at its regular meeting place, Maurice City Hall Municipal Building located at 405 Lastie Avenue, Maurice, LA on August 21, 2024 at 6:00p.m. to consider levying additional or increased millage rates without further voter approval or adopting the adjusted millage rates after reassessment and rolling forward to rates not to exceed the prior year’s maximum. The estimated amount of tax revenues to be collected in the next year from the increased millage is $67,280.54, and the amount of increase in taxes attributable to the millage increase is $5,241.22.

      Date/Time Agenda Minutes
      November 15, 2023 Regular Meeting 11-15-2023 11-15-2023 Minutes
      December 20, 2023 Regular Meeting 12-20-2023 12-20-2023 Minutes
      January 17, 2024 Regular Meeting 01-17-2024 01-17-2024 Minutes
      February 21, 2024 Regular Meeting 02-21-2024 02-21-2024 Minutes
      March 20, 2024 Regular Meeting 03-20-2024 03-20-2024 Minutes
      April 17, 2024 Regular Meeting 04-17-2024 04-17-2024 Minutes
      May 15, 2024 Regular Meeting 05-15-2024 05-15-2024 Minutes
      June 5, 2024 Special Meeting 06-05-2024 06-05-2024 Minutes
      June 12, 2024* Regular Meeting 06-12-2024 06-12-2024 Minutes
      July 17, 2024 Regular Meeting 07-17-2024 07-17-2024 Minutes
      August 21, 2024 Regular Meeting 08-21-2024
      September 18, 2024
      October 16, 2024
      November 20, 2024
      December 18, 2024

      (*Meetings subject to change depending on holiday schedule)

      Mayor's court

      is held every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 5:30PM

      (Mayor's court subject to change depending on holiday schedule)

       

      Public Notices

      Notice of Public Hearing

      Notice is hereby given pursuant to Article 7, Section 23( C ) of the Louisiana Constitution and R.S. 47:1705(B) that a public hearing of the Town of Maurice will be held at its regular meeting...

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